MINE Youth

Church based youth work in Byker and Walker with MINE (Mission Initiative Newcastle East). Tweets by Dave Johnson. Check out @MINEinSchools for schools work!

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

I’ll be moving up to Northumberland but I’ll still be incredibly fond of you all, praying for you and MINE, and excited to see what happens next in Byker and Walker!
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[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Today is my (Dave) last day with MINE Youth. I have lived and worked here for 9 years and am immensely grateful for so much.
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[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Thank you to all the wonderful children, young people, families, schools, neighbours and partner organisations who have taught me so much and made my time here full of so many joyful memories.
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[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Exciting things are happening at St Michael’s - the marquee has come down and the temporary flooring is now gone…

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Such a great day to be at! Thanks for organising everyone #YWCollab

[Faiths & Civil Society Unit, Goldsmiths @FCSUnit]

Starting our event on Youth Work collaborations #YWCollab Great insights ab faith-based youth work. Reconnecting intergenerational communities, challenging institutions, capacities & valueing young people leadership @jehangirmalik @Youthscape @jacobsakil @ali_theresource

[Helena @Hel5bells]

One of my favourite days of the year #GNR2023 @revphilmedley and @BishopNewcastle both smiling running up a hill. Well done to ALL the runners today🏃‍♀️🧑‍🦼👨‍🦯🏃

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

We had a lovely day on Friday for our end of Summer fun day! It was great to see so many lovely neighbours. Our 11+ group planned, set up for and hosted a lot of this fun day as part of their Love NE6 summer activities!

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

We asked people what they love about Byker and together made this love letter to Byker.

[Jen Johnson @Joyinthecorners]

Such big feels after being at the last @thisisachoice funday of our time in Byker, 10 years after we got here. So many gorgeous people from the community there - teenagers now grown, youth club members helping run things for younger ones, mams along to help out, and many… 1/2

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Some quotes:
“Dave I hate you.”
“EVERYONE GET DAN!!!”

Fun time had by all

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

…much

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

We’re doing laser tag with the over 11s today. One of them is a cadet and has been trained in these things. Thankfully we’re not a competitive bunch…

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

@AliCampbell_68 @churchofengland Easy - pay 500 of them £18,000 to coordinate it all and then make the other 2500 unpaid interns. Suddenly it only costs £27 million (because who cares about insurance, pension, runnings costs, training or anything else).

Bonus - if the interns pay £10800 it all comes even!

😉

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

New shutters at the centre!! Design by @creativereal187 incorporating ideas from local young people.

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Today the love NE6 crew gave out ice creams and painted faces. Not only that, they kept their cool and supported each other beautifully when we (sadly) had to finish early because of some disruptive guests. Young people are wonderful.

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

We had a lovely day at Northumberland Zoo today! I particularly loved seeing former young people doing an amazing job looking after their children / niece and nephew.

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Just some of the heroic “Love NE6” crew

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Rachel has been a wonderful friend, supporter, helper, partner and teacher to us in her children and youth work role and we are incredibly grateful for all she’s shared with us in that time!

[Newcastle Diocese (CofE) @NclDiocese]

“It’s the right time.” As the Revd Rachel Scheffer announces she is stepping back from her children & youth work role after 8 years, we want to say a huge thank you for all she has done for young people in the Diocese. More 👉 https://t.co/5aKPqdS6Xl

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

Next up for the Love NE6 crew - hot drinks and ice lollies outside the metro!

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

@NYA are hosting a webinar on the 13th of September for anyone who wishes to understand these resources better. https://t.co/T5vFRmKd5T

@NclDiocese @ReligiousRC - There's a lot of people doing youth work in the diocese who may appreciate this.

[NYA @natyouthagency]

Find out more about how to incorporate the NYA’s new Youth Work Practice Standards and Safeguarding Standards at the Understanding the new Youth Work Practice and Safeguarding Standards webinar on Wed 13 September at 1pm:

Reserve your place at: https://t.co/oM7aY1itYD

[MINE Youth @thisisachoice]

These are incredibly readable, affirming, enabling and are a wonderful gift to all those who seek to walk with young people and provide safe, enjoyable spaces fort them to thrive.

There's a lot of pages which may be offputting but they remain very accessible! (1/3)

[NYA @natyouthagency]

🚨 New resources published to support the delivery of youth work 🚨

The Practice Standards and Youth Club in a Box lay out the best practice in youth work

The Safeguarding Standards outlines the legislative framework for delivering safe youth work 👇

https://t.co/4VsLezfFMi